Opinion Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. I think music class is the best because you get to sing and play instruments.
"Because" connects the opinion about music class to the reason it is enjoyable.
2. Riding bikes is great exercise. Also, it is fun to ride with your friends.
"Also" adds another reason that supports the opinion about riding bikes.
3. Students should read every day. For example, reading for twenty minutes builds vocabulary.
"For example" introduces a specific detail that supports the opinion about daily reading.
4. I believe kindness matters because it makes people feel happy and included.
"Because" gives the reason why kindness is important.
5. Parks are important for neighborhoods. Also, they give families a place to be together.
"Also" adds a supporting reason about the value of parks.
6. Schools should have more art classes. For example, drawing helps students express ideas.
"For example" introduces a specific way art classes benefit students.
7. I think teamwork is valuable because it teaches us to listen to different ideas.
"Because" explains the reason teamwork is considered valuable.
8. A strong opinion paragraph begins with an introduction that states your opinion clearly.
The introduction is the opening part of an opinion paragraph where the writer states their opinion.
9. Linking words like because, also, and for example help connect your reasons together.
Linking words connect reasons to the opinion, making the paragraph flow smoothly.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
I believe recess should be longer.
→ Students need more time to run and play outside.
You do fun experiments and discover how things work.
I think school uniforms are a good idea.
→ They save families time choosing outfits each morning.
Students need more time to run and play outside.
Everyone should learn to cook.
→ Cooking teaches you to follow directions and measure.
Cooking teaches you to follow directions and measure.
I feel that science is the best subject.
→ You do fun experiments and discover how things work.
They save families time choosing outfits each morning.
I believe recess should be longer. → Students need more time to run and play outside. | I think school uniforms are a good idea. → They save families time choosing outfits each morning. | Everyone should learn to cook. → Cooking teaches you to follow directions and measure. | I feel that science is the best subject. → You do fun experiments and discover how things work.